But if I must lose my children, so be it.”

Then he will seize us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.”

“Relax. Don’t be afraid,” the household manager told them. “Your God, the God of your father, must have put this treasure into your sacks. I know I received your payment.” 

“I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt. 5But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.

So it was God who sent me here, not you! And he is the one who made me an adviser45:8 Hebrew a father. to Pharaoh—the manager of his entire palace and the governor of all Egypt.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to trust you in all things, especially when I don’t understand. Help me to be still and know your desire so you can use me to do your will. Help me to not be led by what I know, but to trust you and not act on my so called wisdom, but to act on yours.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen